Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful DodgerSingle Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAuchroiskThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.5%45.7%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£53.33£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger is better value at £53 vs £55.

For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.33 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £53.33)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800733) - The Artful Dodger

VanillaFresh FruitNutty

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyHoney

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